Charity on the Charles--by Nicholson Durand '09

On Sunday, Oct. 5th, 300 students participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk--40% of the student body. 23 faculty members joined the walk along with parents and families. The total number of 350 surpassed all five previous years that CM has been walking. So far, we have raised $27,557 dollars and more donations are still coming in. By raising all this money, CM has become number one in the amount of money raised for all schools and colleges in Massachusetts. CM ranks fourth of all Walk participants to date in the amount donated.

Photo credit: Mrs. Eberly

Catholic Memorial students, teachers, staff and families came out with pride for a purpose. We showed that we care about people outside of our community and together as a group it is possible to make a positive effect in so many people's lives.

Going around school and asking what people thought about the walk I received all positive comments. Some of them are.

Freshman Brendan Ashe: The outpouring of support that students gave made me feel like my grandmother has a chance to survive and win her battle with breast cancer. I think that CM is the best high school in Boston!

Senior Robert Kane: I Just feel CM students can accomplish a lot if they work hard towards their goal.

Teacher, Mr. Jia: What I liked about the walk is the amount of people that attended. I am proud to be a part of CM.

This event was primarily organized at CM by Mr. Scott. We should all thank him for the time and effort he put into this. Here's what he had to say about the walk:

Photo credit: Mrs. Eberly

"It makes me incredibly proud to be a part of this school and a part of this Walk. So many people have come up to me and told me how impressed they were that so many young men would give up their Sunday morning to help raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those suffering from breast cancer. Nick and the Leney family, the Casserly family, the administration, and our alumni, just to name a few. When we chant 'We are CM' it means so much more than just athletics or just academics: it means that we get it. We get that we have the power and the ability to make a difference in the world. And we did that on Sunday."